Telling the Untold Stories of International Development in China
Eric Zhang interviews Mr. Huang HongXiang to discuss his journey from being a wildlife journalist featured in the Oscar nominee documentary ‘The Ivory Game’ to establishing the social enterprise ‘China … Continue reading Telling the Untold Stories of International Development in China
The dark side of the model minority myth for Asian Americans
Over the past few years, Asian Americans have suffered an increase in hate crimes, particularly with the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. How can we reconcile this with the stereotype … Continue reading The dark side of the model minority myth for Asian Americans
Sankara and his Legacy: Part 2
Following on from Part I, this article contains the details of my interview with Dr Eloïse Bertrand. Dr Eloïse Bertrand is a research fellow at Portsmouth University who specialises in Burkinabe … Continue reading Sankara and his Legacy: Part 2
Sankara and His Legacy: Part 1
Burkinabé, the demonym for the people of Burkina Faso, may perhaps seem to be an unfamiliar word – rarely heard. The policies of Thomas Sankara, the first Burkinabé President, have … Continue reading Sankara and His Legacy: Part 1
Shell, exploitation and murder: Nigeria’s double-edged attachment to oil
Ken Saro-Wiwa. Before the 1990s, he was perhaps most well-known for being the producer of Basi & Company, an incredibly popular African sitcom which aptly parodied the ‘get rich quick’ … Continue reading Shell, exploitation and murder: Nigeria’s double-edged attachment to oil
A difficult turn to the left: Peru’s latest election and Castillo’s plans
Pedro Castillo was declared President of Peru on June 28, 2021 Peruvian politics has always been interesting. The country has experienced multiple coups, numerous changes to its constitution, and an … Continue reading A difficult turn to the left: Peru’s latest election and Castillo’s plans
James Griffiths: Minority Languages
If development is to mean more than economic growth, then language should be on top of our agendas. The preservation of minority languages and the building of lingua franca is … Continue reading James Griffiths: Minority Languages
The Pan-African Dream: is it a political reality or has it been condemned to the ideological realm?
A dream born within the diaspora, pan-Africanism has been defined by W.E.B Du Bois as “the idea of one Africa united in experience and exposed to the impact of other cultures”. … Continue reading The Pan-African Dream: is it a political reality or has it been condemned to the ideological realm?
Afghanistan and the end of the liberal intervention
U.S. Troops withdrew from Afghanistan at the end of summer leading to a Taliban takeover Photo: https://www.army-technology.com/news/us-troop-withdrawal-afghanistan-august/ At the end of summer, pundits, politicians, and the public alike watched the … Continue reading Afghanistan and the end of the liberal intervention
“Internet Censorship in China” (Part 2/2) with Rongbin Han
Is censorship ever effective? What methods do the Chinese government use to censor the internet? Why does the Chinese government believe in censorship, and why do so many people in … Continue reading “Internet Censorship in China” (Part 2/2) with Rongbin Han
The Syrian Conflict, 10 Years On
This year marks the tenth anniversary since the outbreak of civil war across Syria. This multifaceted conflict has touched millions of lives, and has stoked fires well beyond the realm … Continue reading The Syrian Conflict, 10 Years On
“Internet Censorship in China” (Part 1/2) with James Griffiths
What happens if you criticize the Chinese government on the internet? Can the government censor any opinion that it doesn’t like or is there a line which it cannot cross? … Continue reading “Internet Censorship in China” (Part 1/2) with James Griffiths
“Violence Against Women and the Law in La Paz, Bolivia” with Dr. Ashley Rogers
What laws exist in Bolivia to combat violence against women? Where did they come from? How are they used by the women that they exist to protect? In this episode … Continue reading “Violence Against Women and the Law in La Paz, Bolivia” with Dr. Ashley Rogers
Combatting Extremism in Sub-Saharan Africa
In our panel discussion in collaboration with Right for Education (R:Ed) Oxford, our Africa Events Officers engage in conversation on the nature of extremism within Sub-Saharan Africa with experts Dr. … Continue reading Combatting Extremism in Sub-Saharan Africa
“Women and the Drug Trade” with Dr. Elaine Carey
When we think about those who are involved in the drug trade in Latin America, we often think of men such as those featured on shows like Narcos and El … Continue reading “Women and the Drug Trade” with Dr. Elaine Carey
“Climate and Development Policy” with Diana Fox Carney
Diana Fox Carney is an Oxford alumna and an expert in development and climate policy. She is known globally for her work with a wide range of organisations, from UK … Continue reading “Climate and Development Policy” with Diana Fox Carney
“The Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen” with Mercy Corps policy advisor Jared Wright
Yemen is currently undergoing one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. The most recent conflict, which has now progressed for more than 6 years, has claimed many lives and continues … Continue reading “The Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen” with Mercy Corps policy advisor Jared Wright
India’s COVID-19 Crisis
‘Spotlight on the Shadow’ is a series on the untold impacts of COVID-19 on violence against women and girls. At the current moment, India is facing one of the most … Continue reading India’s COVID-19 Crisis
Outsourcing Asylum
‘Outsourcing’ asylum is a broad term that covers various strategies employed by wealthy countries which aim to limit the amount of migrants that reach them. But how legal is it? … Continue reading Outsourcing Asylum
Foreign Intervention in Africa Panel
Is foreign intervention an aid or a hindrance? In this panel, a wide range of domestic and international development experts discuss issues ranging from NGOs to industrialisation to China. We … Continue reading Foreign Intervention in Africa Panel
“The Economics of Happiness in Asia” with Dr. Kent Schroeder and Prof. Jeremy Brooks
Is there more to development than economic growth? Why are East Asian countries experiencing worrying rates of depression and suicide despite their drastic improvements in GDP? In this episode, our … Continue reading “The Economics of Happiness in Asia” with Dr. Kent Schroeder and Prof. Jeremy Brooks
Betilde Muñoz-Pogossian: Venezuelan Migrants — Tragedy, Resilience and Hope
Since 2017, Venezuela has been in a social, political and economic crisis. Under the Nicolas Maduro regime, the country has experienced extreme hyperinflation and abuses on civilian human rights. The … Continue reading Betilde Muñoz-Pogossian: Venezuelan Migrants — Tragedy, Resilience and Hope
“Gender Based Violence Across the World” with Dr. Lina AbiRafeh
Dr. Lina AbiRafeh is the executive director of the Arab Institute for Women at the Lebanese American University. She specialises in working against gender based violence across the world. She … Continue reading “Gender Based Violence Across the World” with Dr. Lina AbiRafeh
“The Dark Side of the Middle East” with ‘Blood and Oil’ authors Bradley Hope and Justin Scheck
Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) has recently gone from a reformist figure of the Middle East, praised by leaders worldwide, to a suspect in the murder of a journalist, raising questions … Continue reading “The Dark Side of the Middle East” with ‘Blood and Oil’ authors Bradley Hope and Justin Scheck
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